Texan star full-back Deshaun Watson has denied allegations of sexual assault as set out in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Tony Buzbee, the lawyer in Houston representing the alleged victim, told Fox 26 in Texas that Watson was getting a massage from the unknown woman when the 25-year-old “went too far”.
Details surrounding the suit were scarce.
Watson refutes the claim on Twitter after Buzbee made a social media post about the lawsuit.
“As a result of a message on social media by an advertising plaintiff’s attorney, I recently took note of a lawsuit that was apparently filed against me,” Watson wrote. ‘I have not seen the complaint yet, but I know it: I have never treated any woman with the utmost respect. Plaintiff’s attorney claims that this is not about money, but before filing a lawsuit, he set an unfounded six-digit settlement requirement that I quickly dismissed.
Watson added that he is looking forward to clearing his name.
In a lengthy Instagram post, Buzbee said he was “extremely proud of those who have no power over those who have the power.”
“This case we just filed against Watson is not about money; it’s about dignity and stopping behavior that should stop NOW!” Buzbee said.
Watson, a three-time Pro Bowl full-back, was at the center of trade talks during the off-season after requesting to be moved. The former Clemson star has reportedly become unhappy with the team’s process of appointing Nick Caserio as general manager in January.